Hrant Melkumyan vs Vahap Sanal

17. ch-EUR Indiv 2016, 2016 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21).

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Hrant Melkumyan26461

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Game details

White: Hrant Melkumyan (2646)
Black: Vahap Sanal (2465)
Result: 1–0
Event: 17. ch-EUR Indiv 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hrant Melkumyan (2646) and Vahap Sanal (2465) was played at 17. ch-EUR Indiv 2016 in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Who won Hrant Melkumyan vs Vahap Sanal?

Hrant Melkumyan vs Vahap Sanal (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Hrant Melkumyan.

What opening was played in Hrant Melkumyan vs Vahap Sanal?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (ECO A21).

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